COVID-19 Pandemic update - 21 May 2021
Mass
As we come slowly out of lockdown, Mass continues to be celebrated every day in our parishes. You are invited and welcome to participate in person or via the live stream. For more information please click here.
For Catholics, receiving the Eucharist is of course a key part of our discipleship. Nonetheless during the current COVID-19 pandemic, Catholics are not obliged to attend Mass in person. You can choose how you worship: either at home or in the church building.
As we come slowly out of lockdown, Mass continues to be celebrated every day in our parishes. You are invited and welcome to participate in person or via the live stream. For more information please click here.
For Catholics, receiving the Eucharist is of course a key part of our discipleship. Nonetheless during the current COVID-19 pandemic, Catholics are not obliged to attend Mass in person. You can choose how you worship: either at home or in the church building.
From the weekend of 29/30 May onwards, booking to attend weekend Masses is not required, and our social distancing reminders will be reduced to 1 metre +. The number of seats available in our churches will however remain restricted due to social distancing and will be offered on a first come first served basis.
When you enter the church building, please:
We must remind you that, in accordance with government guidance, the 'Rule of 6' (or two households) remains in force indoors so we must not mingle or socialise in groups larger than six (or two households) when we are inside the church buildings, or move between groups.
When you enter the church building, please:
- sign in, or scan the NHS Covid-19 QR code on your phone;
- sanitise your hands;
- wear a face covering (unless exempt) and
- sit only in 'open' pews, and maintain appropriate distance from anyone nearby.
We must remind you that, in accordance with government guidance, the 'Rule of 6' (or two households) remains in force indoors so we must not mingle or socialise in groups larger than six (or two households) when we are inside the church buildings, or move between groups.
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From 29/30 May, we may resume:
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We will continue to:
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We are still unable to:
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We will continue regularly to:
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Mass is live streamed daily from St Richard's on our YouTube channel:
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Private Prayer
Our churches remain open for private prayer: St Richard’s daily and the other churches as indicated here.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Access to the Sacrament of Reconciliation remains. A priest is available to hear Confessions in St Richard's on Wednesday from 10am to 11am, and from 6pm to 6.45pm, and at other times on request (please contact the Parish Office to organise a time).
Sacrament of the Sick
Telephone 01243 782343 to contact Fr Tom or Fr Sebastian at any time.
Safeguarding during the pandemic
Everyone is made in the image and likeness of God, we all have innate dignity. We all deserve to live lives free from harm. Our parishes are committed to ensuring that activities are safe for all and we are here to help anyone at risk of harm. Click here for Safeguarding contact information.
Our churches remain open for private prayer: St Richard’s daily and the other churches as indicated here.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Access to the Sacrament of Reconciliation remains. A priest is available to hear Confessions in St Richard's on Wednesday from 10am to 11am, and from 6pm to 6.45pm, and at other times on request (please contact the Parish Office to organise a time).
Sacrament of the Sick
Telephone 01243 782343 to contact Fr Tom or Fr Sebastian at any time.
Safeguarding during the pandemic
Everyone is made in the image and likeness of God, we all have innate dignity. We all deserve to live lives free from harm. Our parishes are committed to ensuring that activities are safe for all and we are here to help anyone at risk of harm. Click here for Safeguarding contact information.